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Jyutpinghyut3 lam4 lam4
Yalehyut làhm làhm
Definition
Bloody or bloodstained, with a large and clearly visible amount of blood.
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How it's used
Focuses on the visual intensity of blood, often implying a fresh or raw state. It is frequently used to describe horror movie scenes, graphic news reports, or severe injuries where blood is visibly dripping or covering a large area. The term carries a strong visceral impact that goes beyond just saying something is covered in blood.
Examples
The wound is bloody and looks terrifying.
Related words
Common phrases
bloody scenes
a bloody wound
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a simple cut or a small amount of blood, as it implies a significant or shocking quantity. It is reserved for scenes or injuries that are genuinely gruesome or unsettling.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
